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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to fatally beating a retired teacher with a baseball bat has been sentenced in Pennington County to 60 years in prison. Thirty-one-year-old Andrew Eastman earlier pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in a deal with prosecutors. Eastman was a work release prisoner when he walked away… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state saw a slight increase in active COVID-19 infections and one new death in numbers released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state reported 80 new cases and 71 new recoveries, raising the total of active cases to 873 (there were 817 one week ago). The new… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Officials are looking for vendors for the upcoming Brown County Summer Fest. Brown County Commission Chair Rachel Kippley said vendor space is available at the Holum Expo Building. There will be a reduced schedule compared to the Brown County Fair, which was postponed until next year. Kippley said vendor hours will… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials reported one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol. State epidemiologist Josh Clayton says two other people are hospitalized with methanol poisoning. The Food and Drug Administration is warning people not to use certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers due to the dangerous… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – More than 1,875 South Dakotans have found COVID-19 support and resources since the launch of the 605 Strong program, the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) announced. “The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every one of us in South Dakota and it is important to remember there is help available… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – President Trump got attention when he tweeted out a question about delaying the November election because of fears of fraud connected to mail in ballots. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he thinks it was a question about the security of mailed ballots. Rounds says the system used in South Dakota… Read more »
BROOKINGS, S.D. (KJJQ) – An important facet of students returning to South Dakota State University will be COVID-19 testing availability. SDSU President Barry Dunn says the South Dakota Department of health has provided the university with testing equipment. Dunn says Brookings Health System, Sanford and Avera are great partners and they’re as ready as they… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – Public offices from cities to counties to the state are slowly reopening as staff returns from working remotely. South Dakota State Treasurer Josh Haeder says they know it has been a struggle. Haeder says most of his staff is back in the office. Haeder says they are allowing limited public access.… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – A conversation that started four years ago about the need for law enforcement and court services officers in South Dakota to have access to mental health expertise in the midst of a crisis has become reality thanks to $1 million in funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley… Read more »
WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT) — The COVID-19 pandemic raised a dispute between Governor Noem and two Indian tribes in South Dakota—a dispute that remains unresolved. The Cheyenne River Sioux and Oglala Sioux tribes set up coronavirus checkpoints on state and federal highways on the two reservations, which Governor Noem has contended are illegal. State Senator Lee… Read more »
STURGIS, S.D. (KBHB) – With back to school looming and many districts concerned about COVID-19 outbreaks as kids return to the classroom, South Dakota Epidemiologist Dr. Joshua Clayton today gave a breakdown on how COVID-19 is affecting South Dakota’s youth. He says as of Monday, 1,003 cases have been among those 0-19 years of age.… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – To accommodate an influx in COVID-19 testing, Avera St. Luke’s has expanded its provider availability and COVID-19 testing hours. Anyone experiencing symptoms that needs to be tested, should call Avera’s local COVID-19 hotline at 605-622-8690. Avera staff will assist callers with a basic screening and provide further instructions, including what… Read more »
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Press Release) – Julie M. Johnson, Mina, has been named the new South Dakota SCORE District Director. Johnson, a licensed S.D. attorney, registered lobbyist at the S.D. Legislature, and small business advocate has a deep understanding of the SD’s small business, economic, and community development issues. Throughout her career – including being… Read more »
ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department, along with Aberdeen Fire & Rescue and the Aberdeen Police Department, are hosting a Central Park Spray Party. This free event will be held at Central Park in downtown Aberdeen from 3–4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Aberdeen Fire & Rescue will have… Read more »
PIERRE, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The state’s number of active COVID-19 infections dropped by 37 according to totals released by the South Dakota Department of Health today. The state had 44 new confirmed cases to go along with 83 new recoveries, lowering the amount of active cases to 866. (There were 808 one week ago). There… Read more »
